Question by : Do movies and TV shows accurately portray hypnotism?
Shows such as “The Mentalist” portray hypnotism as a device which gives the hypnotist full control (via suggestion) to the person under the influence. Is this portrayal of hypnotism accurate? Is this even possible?

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Answer by RoyaelIn New York, I went to a hypnotist to stop smoking. After an hour long process, he asked me how I felt and my response was that I wanted a cigarette. I think all hypnotist are frauds!